Definitions
- Referring to a physical misstep or trip while walking or running. - Describing an accidental discovery or realization of something. - Talking about a mistake or error in speech or writing.
- Referring to a serious mistake or error in judgment. - Describing an embarrassing mistake or mishap. - Talking about a careless or foolish mistake that could have been avoided.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making a mistake or error.
- 2Both can be unintentional.
- 3Both can have negative consequences.
- 4Both can be embarrassing or awkward.
- 5Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Blunder is a more serious mistake than stumbled.
- 2Intention: Stumbled is often accidental, while blunder can be intentional or avoidable.
- 3Type of mistake: Stumbled refers to a physical misstep or mistake in speech or writing, while blunder refers to a mistake in judgment or decision-making.
- 4Connotation: Stumbled has a more neutral connotation, while blunder has a negative connotation.
- 5Frequency: Stumbled can happen more frequently in everyday life, while blunder is less common and usually reserved for more significant mistakes.
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Remember this!
Stumbled and blunder are both synonyms for making a mistake or error. However, stumbled typically refers to a physical misstep or a minor mistake in speech or writing, while blunder refers to a more serious mistake in judgment or decision-making. Blunder also has a more negative connotation than stumbled.
